Beachfront | Ocean Views | Pools & Pickleball

We’re grateful to share that the Surfing Turtle sustained no storm damage and our resort area remains intact. We’d love to welcome you to our family’s home away from home on the beautiful Garden Isle. A visit is also a wonderful way to support the local restaurants, shops, and small businesses that make Kauai so special.

We have just a few October dates remaining and more availability in November, with special fall rates for stays completed by November 15, 2026. Come settle in, enjoy the ocean views, and make the Surfing Turtle your home away from home on the beautiful Garden Isle. Message us with any questions about your dates—we’d love to host you!

September Pool Notice: The Manualoha oceanfront pool adjacent to our building will be closed for repairs September 14–28, 2026, and is expected to reopen September 29. During this time, guests can enjoy the main Poipu Kai resort pool and hot tub, along with the pool at the Poipu Beach Athletic Club.

Welcome to Honu He'e Nalu, The Surfing Turtle!

This is our family's personal vacation home, and we pour a lot of love into it. We were married on Shipwreck Beach and have been bringing our kids to Poipu for years. It holds a very special place in our hearts. We want you to feel that the moment you walk in.

Step into your own beachfront sanctuary in the heart of Poipu, Kauai. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping, unobstructed ocean and mountain views, your backdrop from the moment you wake up. Just a 2.5-minute walk from the front door, Brennecke's Beach awaits for boogie boarding, where you can watch the honu literally surfing in the waves alongside you. Poipu Beach, one of Kauai's best snorkeling spots, is just another 2 minutes down the sand.

At sunset, the views from Poipu Beach are absolutely spectacular, whether you're watching from the sand or from your own private lanai. As the sun goes down, the honu swim ashore to sleep for the night, and monk seals can frequently be spotted snoozing in the sun on the beach. It's one of those magical Kauai moments guests never forget.

Relax in our beautifully remodeled, light-filled boho-luxury interior with mini-split AC in all rooms to keep you perfectly cool. Two resort-style pools are steps away, including the exclusive Manualoha oceanfront pool, along with a hot tub, waterfall wading pool, and tennis and pickleball courts. The Poipu Beach Athletic Club, just a short drive away, offers a restaurant, bar, pool, and full fitness equipment. Please see the September pool notice above when planning your stay.

We also love helping our guests make the most of their time on the island, from local restaurant picks to hidden gems we've discovered over years of family trips here.

We’re an Airbnb Superhost and Guest Favorite. We take great care of our guests and our home, and we’d love to share this special place with you!

Sleeping Arrangements: The condo has two bedrooms, each with a king bed, comfortably sleeping up to 4 guests. If you have 4 guests and two of them would prefer not to share a bed, the living area sofa is available for sleeping and we do provide bedding for it, however please note it is not a pull-out sofa bed. If you would prefer an inflatable mattress as a third sleeping option instead, just let us know in advance and we'll have it ready. For a 5th guest, the sofa is a comfortable option with bedding provided, or we can set up an inflatable mattress, just reach out before your stay. A 6th guest will require an inflatable mattress, which we will have ready for your arrival, just let us know in advance.